Sri Lanka · Boating

Maha Oya River Boat safari & Hamilton Canal in Negombo

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Negombo. Moderate pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise along the historic Hamilton Canal
  • 02 Enjoy a boat safari on the Maha Oya River
  • 03 See fishermen’s village life and tropical countryside scenery
  • 04 Look out for birds and bamboo forest landscapes
  • 05 Optional lunch at a beachside or riverside restaurant
  • 06 Possible stop at a sandy beach for a freshwater swim
  • 07 Round-trip transport included from Negombo

Explore the waterways of Negombo on a scenic day trip that combines the historic Hamilton Canal with the lush surroundings of the Maha Oya River. Travel through tropical countryside as you pass fishermen’s villages, bamboo forest scenery, and birdlife, while following a route once linked to the island’s spice-trading history.

This experience offers a relaxed way to discover rural life near Colombo and Negombo, with time on the water and the option to stop for lunch at a beachside or riverside restaurant. If conditions allow, there may also be an opportunity to pause at a sandy beach for a freshwater swim.

Travel through tropical countryside as you pass fishermen’s villages, bamboo forest scenery, and birdlife, while following a route once linked to the island’s spice-trading history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Colombo, Negombo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Maha Oya River Boat safari & Hamilton Canal and in Negombo

  • Pick up from Colombo at 8.30 AM
  • Transfer to Negombo - 1 hour drive approximately 
  • Commence the boat trip by 10 AM from Negombo pier
  • Lunch at a beachside or riverside restaurant (Optional)
  • Return to Negombo boat pier by 2 or 3 PM
  • Return to Negombo by 3 or 4 PM 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Negombo. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Spanish/English speaking guide for the entire tours
  • Transportation in a Comfortable A/C Vehicle
  • Fuel Charges
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • All Government Tax & Charges

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above
  • Any other services not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • Passport required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Recommended for People with Good Physical Fitness

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Negombo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Negombo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Negombo..

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